Among U.S. towns with similar household incomes, Kaneohe is healthier than 44%
Kaneohe beats Hawaii on 3 of 32 measures CDC estimates, and trails on none.
Modeled estimates for adults 18+, CDC’s own estimate for Kaneohe. How CDC estimates town health
What stands out about health in Kaneohe
Hawaii sets a high bar
Kaneohe is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but only 52% of the 93 Hawaii towns we grade. Health Grade ↓
Against towns with similar incomes, Kaneohe’s lead shrinks
Kaneohe is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, but 44% of the 4,994 towns with similar household incomes ($94K–$157K). Part of its edge is what towns with its incomes tend to have. Health Grade ↓
Every town around Kaneohe scores healthier
All three graded neighbors are ahead of Kaneohe’s A−, from Kaneohe Base (A) to Kailua (A). Around town ↓
Written from the CDC, Medicare and HRSA data on this page. CDC PLACES 2025 release: modeled estimates for adults, not counts; “higher” and “lower” mean the Hawaii figure falls outside Kaneohe’s likely range; at the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
What’s behind Kaneohe’s grade
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kaneohe is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns, #45 of 93 in Hawaii. Obesity holds the grade up (fewer adults with obesity than 94% of U.S. towns); diabetes pulls it down (better than 44%).
Health estimates follow income closely across the country: towns with higher household incomes usually score higher (a correlation of 0.77 across 21,157 graded towns). Kaneohe’s median household income is $125,613; among the 4,994 U.S. towns within 25% of that ($94K–$157K), it’s healthier than 44%, less than its income alone would suggest.
Most Hawaii towns score higher on these estimates than towns elsewhere, so within the state Kaneohe is healthier than 52% of graded towns, against 78% nationally.
Kaneohe and the towns around it
Kaneohe’s Health Grade ranks 4th of 4 graded towns around it.
Nearby towns are shaded from CDC’s estimates for their ZIP codes, or CDC’s own figure for cities and villages.
Health next door
| Town | Health | Obesity | Diabetes | Smoking | Figures from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaneohe | A− | 26.1% | 12.5% | 9.9% | CDC place |
| Heeia | A | 24.1% | 12.1% | 7.8% | CDC place |
| Kaneohe Base | A | 26.1% | 2.1% | 8.2% | CDC place |
| Kailua | A | 26.5% | 9.8% | 8.1% | CDC place |
Same-state neighbors only, ordered by length of shared border.
Out of every 100 Kaneohe adults…
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Care in and near Kaneohe
1 community health center in Kaneohe, plus the nearest just outside it.
Hospitals: Medicare overall star ratings, 1–5. Community health centers charge on a sliding scale by income. Distances are straight-line from the center of Kaneohe; ≈ marks a hospital located by its town, not its street. Shortage areas: HRSA Health Professional Shortage Areas (a “population” designation covers specific residents, such as those with low incomes).
Everyday habits, side by side with Hawaii
Share of adults, with the Hawaii figure marked.
6.2 miles of trails across 6 parks and preserves
Keeping up with care
Share of Kaneohe adults getting routine care. The full ring is 100%; the dark tick marks Hawaii.
How Kaneohe adults are doing
About the same as Hawaii on each measure.
1 in 3 Kaneohe adults feel lonely. A hello is a start.
Groups are the easiest way in: a walking group, a book club, your street.
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Making ends meet
Needs that shape health as much as any doctor visit: food, housing, utilities and a way to get around.
10.5% of Kaneohe adults receive SNAP (food stamps), compared with 12.2% across Hawaii.
Living with a disability
Shown without a better/worse judgment.
of Kaneohe adults live with a disability (Hawaii 28.7%). Walking or climbing stairs is the most common.
Every CDC estimate for Kaneohe
Share of adults, 40 measures, with CDC’s likely range.
On the 32 measures below that have a better and a worse direction, Kaneohe is better than Hawaii on 3 and worse on 0; on the rest, the Hawaii figure falls inside Kaneohe’s likely range, so we call them about the same. Disability and SNAP are described, not compared as better or worse.
| Adults who… | Kaneohe | HI | U.S. | vs HI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall health | ||||
| Fair or poor health | 18.2%16.5–20 | 18.4% | 19.4% | About the same |
| Frequent physical distress (physical health not good 14+ days a month) | 12.3%11.1–13.5 | 12.3% | 13% | About the same |
| Frequent mental distress (mental health not good 14+ days a month) | 14.4%13–15.8 | 14.5% | 15.9% | About the same |
| Conditions | ||||
| Obesity | 26.1%21.9–30.5 | 25.6% | 32.9% | About the same |
| Diabetes | 12.5%11.1–13.8 | 12.4% | 12% | About the same |
| High blood pressure | 33%30.1–36 | 31.5% | 34.4% | About the same |
| High cholesterol (adults screened in 5 years) | 37.4%34.2–40.6 | 36.1% | 37.1% | About the same |
| Arthritis | 24.4%22.1–26.8 | 23.2% | 25.3% | About the same |
| Asthma | 10.1%9.1–11.2 | 9.8% | 9.9% | About the same |
| Cancer, other than skin cancer | 7.3%6.7–7.9 | 6.7% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Coronary heart disease | 6.3%5.7–6.8 | 6.2% | 6.4% | About the same |
| COPD | 5.2%4.6–5.7 | 5.3% | 6.3% | About the same |
| Stroke | 3.7%3.5–4 | 3.7% | 3.4% | About the same |
| Lost all teeth (ages 65+) | 6.7%5.5–8 | 8.5% | 12.3% | Better |
| Habits | ||||
| Smoke cigarettes | 9.9%8.7–11.1 | 11% | 11.8% | About the same |
| No exercise outside work | 23.2%20.1–26.2 | 23% | 24.7% | About the same |
| Binge drinking | 17.3%15.2–19.5 | 17.4% | 15.4% | About the same |
| Sleep under 7 hours | 46.9%42.3–51.7 | 45.7% | 36% | About the same |
| Checkups and coverage | ||||
| No health insurance (ages 18–64) | 5%4.3–5.8 | 5.6% | 11% | About the same |
| Checkup in the past year | 79.2%76.4–81.8 | 77.3% | 77.4% | About the same |
| Dentist visit in the past year | 72.5%69.8–75.2 | 68.3% | 63.2% | Better |
| Cholesterol check in 5 years | 84.3%82.6–85.8 | 82.8% | 87.1% | About the same |
| Taking blood pressure medicine (adults with high blood pressure) | 78.5%76–80.7 | 76.9% | 76.5% | About the same |
| Colorectal cancer screening (ages 45–75) | 67.5%63.8–71.1 | 62.6% | 65.5% | Better |
| Mammogram in 2 years (women 50–74) | 79%74–83.4 | 78.3% | 76.4% | About the same |
| Mind and connection | ||||
| Ever told they have depression | 16%13.9–18.2 | 16% | 20.6% | About the same |
| Feel lonely | 31.8%28.6–35.2 | 32% | 32.5% | About the same |
| Lack social and emotional support | 29.6%26.7–32.7 | 30.1% | 23.6% | About the same |
| Everyday needs | ||||
| Worried about having enough food | 15.8%14.2–17.4 | 17.3% | 15% | About the same |
| Worried about keeping housing | 10.2%9.1–11.4 | 10.9% | 12% | About the same |
| Threatened with a utility shut-off | 5.3%4.7–6.1 | 5.8% | 7.6% | About the same |
| Lack reliable transportation | 6.9%6.1–7.6 | 7.5% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Received SNAP (food stamps) | 10.5%9.1–12 | 12.2% | 11.6% | Lower |
| Disability | ||||
| Any disability | 29.6%26.7–32.6 | 28.7% | 30.1% | About the same |
| Difficulty walking or climbing stairs | 13.9%12.5–15.3 | 13.2% | 13.6% | About the same |
| Difficulty concentrating or remembering | 12.4%11.2–13.6 | 12.5% | 13.9% | About the same |
| Hearing difficulty | 7.4%6.7–8.2 | 7.2% | 6.7% | About the same |
| Vision difficulty | 5.2%4.8–5.6 | 5.2% | 5.4% | About the same |
| Difficulty doing errands alone | 7.1%6.4–7.7 | 7.1% | 7.9% | About the same |
| Difficulty dressing or bathing | 3.3%3–3.6 | 3.4% | 3.8% | About the same |
Each figure is the share of adults 18+ unless the label says otherwise; small numbers after it are CDC’s likely range (95% interval). “About the same” means the Hawaii figure falls inside that range.
Questions about health in Kaneohe
Is Kaneohe a healthy place to live?
On seven CDC estimates for adults, Kaneohe is healthier than 78% of U.S. towns: A− for health, #45 of 93 in Hawaii. These are modeled estimates of who lives there, not a measure of local care or habits alone.
What is the obesity rate in Kaneohe?
CDC estimates 26.1% of adults have obesity, likely between 21.9% and 30.5%, against 25.6% across Hawaii and 32.9% nationally.
What hospital is closest to Kaneohe?
Adventist Health Castle in Kailua, 2.8 miles in a straight line from Kaneohe’s center point, is the nearest general hospital with an emergency room; Medicare rates it 4 of 5 stars.
How many people in Kaneohe have no health insurance?
CDC estimates 5% of adults ages 18–64 have no health insurance (likely 4.3–5.8%), against 5.6% across Hawaii.
How accurate are these numbers?
They’re modeled estimates: CDC applies national survey answers to each area’s age, sex, race and education mix, so they describe who lives in Kaneohe more than anything measured there. At the ends of CDC’s ranges the grade could be anywhere from B to A.
Neighbors talk health
Doctors taking patients, urgent care, staying active in Kaneohe.
Health estimates: CDC PLACES: Local Data for Better Health, 2025 release. The Hawaii figure combines its counties, weighted by adult population. Hospitals and star ratings: Medicare Care Compare (CMS). Health centers and shortage areas: HRSA. The Health Grade is our own summary of CDC’s estimates, not an official rating. Ages: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. Town boundaries: U.S. Census Bureau. This page isn’t medical advice. In an emergency, call 911.